Video: Gavi ‘scolds’ Robert Lewandowski in La Liga clash vs Sevilla

Barcelona were up against it on Friday, during their narrow 1-0 win against Sevilla on matchday eight of La Liga.

The Catalans scraped past the Andalusians thanks to an own goal from Sergio Ramos in the final 15 minutes of the game, but there was an air of tension until the final whistle about whether they could hang on to the narrow lead.

Having spurned many chances to take control of the game, Barcelona had to ensure they did not lose any ground in the league after their slip-up against Mallorca just a couple of days prior.

In the clash against Sevilla, Gavi was once more one of the standout performers on and off the ball, continuing his impeccable form this season and acting as a creative force and defensive asset in Frenkie de Jong and Pedri’s absence.

In the dying moments of the game, it was still on a knife’s edge and Gavi was one of the players running himself into the ground till the very end to secure the three points.

Gavi, future captain?

The Spaniard’s intensity never fails to show through on the pitch, and while it sometimes boils over, it is a major part of what makes him such a vital asset to the side.

In this video from DAZN, the midfielder is seen scolding Robert Lewandowski in the dying embers of the game, after the veteran Pole committed a foul.

Gavi, madera de capitán en el @FCBarcelona_es 💪🏻

🧐 Su bronca a Lewandowski por cometer una falta, al descubierto en #Super8 con @SQuirante y @Sandradiazarcas pic.twitter.com/xFCXDV4zrU

— DAZN España (@DAZN_ES) October 2, 2023

Despite Lewandowski being 16 years older and commanding the stature that he does, Gavi’s love for the team and willingness to win shone through as he gives his teammate a piece of his mind.

 The youngster can be heard saying: “Robert, damn it. Don’t need a foul there, damn it. Man!”

Luckily, the situation did not escalate as the pair seem to share a wonderful relationship, and despite Gavi’s temper in the heat of battle, he has great admiration for Lewandowski.

While the Spaniard does perhaps need to have a better lid on his emotions at times, it shows just how much every kick of the ball matters to him – the sign of a leader in the making.